Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette
Thrift chain in Southeast Portland · One of 13 Goodwill stores in Portland
Closed · opens 10 am today6512 SE Milwaukie Ave · map ↓
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette reviews
Friendly staff and a clean, well-laid-out shop, but most shoppers find prices high. One found jewelry favorites and another a $50 Coach bag.
11 written reviews · 36% five-star · 36% one or two stars · owner replies to 73% · 4 in the past year · reviewed since 2025
- 2Friendly staffEmployees described as kind and helpful, including very nice staff at the Lake Oswego branch
- 3Prices seen as highClothing called overpriced, with items from ten dollars up to eight hundred or more
Selling or donating here
Its website and business listing don’t say whether it buys from the public or takes consignments. Ask before you bring anything in.
Call (971) 377-7537What shoppers mention
Themes from 11 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Friendly staff2 reviewsEmployees described as kind and helpful, including very nice staff at the Lake Oswego branch
Common gripes
- Prices seen as high3 reviewsClothing called overpriced, with items from ten dollars up to eight hundred or more
A good fit for
From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 4 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Prices too high1 in the last 12 months3
- Rude or unhelpful staff1 in the last 12 months1
Donating
- Sale days
- Color of the Week: items with the featured color tag 50% off, through Saturday
- Donations
- Everyday household donations at the store; vehicles through Goodwill’s vehicle program
- Is there anything you won’t accept?
- Can I get a donation receipt?
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 10 am–7 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–7 pm |
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible parking and accessible restroom
Good to know
- Clothing and other items seen as overpriced, even dated pieces Raised by 4 shoppers
- Open Sundays, 10 am–7 pm. Listed hours
- Registered charity (Goodwill Industries Of The Columbia Willamette): donations may be tax-deductible.
In its own words
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette; donations fund free job services in NW Oregon and SW Washington. Online shop for collectibles, books, movies, music.
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Questions
Does Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette buy secondhand items?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (971) 377-7537 to ask. Nearby, The Collective In Sellwood, Old Portland Hardware & Architectural and R. Spencer Antiques, Inc. buy from the public.
Does Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette take donations?
Yes. Goodwill asks people to bring everyday donations to its stores and donation sites. Cars, trucks, boats and RVs go through its separate vehicle program.
What are Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette’s opening hours?
Monday to Sunday 10 am–7 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (meetgoodwill.org) · IRS tax-exempt records · last updated 4 Oct 2026